Add 24/40 and 16/60
24/40 + 16/60 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 32/120 = 72 + 32/120 = 104/120 - 104/120 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 24/40 + 16/60 = 13/15
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